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Chinook Trilogy

These three videos provide information about the relationship between Columbia River treaty tribes and salmon.

“The first video in the series, My Strength Is From the Fish, contains evocative scenes and interviews with tribal elders and members, revealing that the culture and spirituality of the four Columbia River treaty tribes is inextricably tied to the water, that is the support to all life, and to the salmon. The second video, Empty Promises, Empty Nets, examines the treaties, landmark legal cases and judgements that confirmed fishing rights of Columbia River tribes. Historical footage and interviews with Federal Judge Robert Belloni and others directly involved in these decisions define the legal foundation on which Columbia River salmon survival may well depend. The final video in the series, Matter of Trust, describes the biological and political strategies the tribes propose to overcome nearly 150 years of river development, habitat destruction and ineffective regional and federal salmon management.” (Taken from description on CRITFC website)

Note: these items are not currently available in the CRTDL. For library availability, check: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/42501663. Videos are also available from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, http://www.critfc.org/text/trilogy.html

Author: Taylor, Rick, Kane, Dan and Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
Publisher: Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
Date: 1994/95